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Louise HarrisonEmployment
Adviser
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Careers and Employment
CV BuilderWhat is it and what impact has it made?
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Student CVsStudent CVs often lack depth, structure & critical information
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Key Problems
• first time writing a graduate-level CV• CVs have changed in past 5-10 years• first time writing a UK CV• lack of work experience • lack of understanding of relevant skills to include
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Pressure on Placement Teams
ACES Placement Team
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CV Builder to the rescue
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What is CV Builder?A software tool that can help students create and
structure a CVAccess through SHUSpace
Employability Tab → Careers and Employment → Help with CVs → CV Builder Software
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CV Builder: Virtual Tour
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CV Builder: Why is it Good?Help with layout–Great way for students to get started –More 'subtle' support for those that may not think they need help–Provides layout for key sections - multiple professional CV formats–Students can download into MS Word for further editing–Checklist to avoid common CV mistakes
Helpful Tips–Multi-media video advice throughout, including from employers–Step by step help and examples–Audio podcasts and prompts–LinkedIn profile template
Solid encouragement to ‘get involved’ e.g. Work experience, volunteering, societies
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CV Builder: What are the Issues?
Only a starting point– Doesn't produce a ‘perfect CV’, just a starting point– First draft CV only– Students still need to tailor sections themselves after downloading
Layouts are not unique– Frequently used templates will be noticeable– Students still need to use their own style
Encourage them to see an adviser to check
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How have we used it?
Total unique users = 1072
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Potential Impact"Disorganised CVs reflect a disorganised mind"
HSBC
• starting point for students in creating CV• more professional looking, structured CVs• less work for Placement & Careers Teams• easier process for students • more CVs in earlier = more students able to
apply for top placements
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CV Checklist
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New Careers Central WebsiteLaunching 15th September
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Your Careers Service • Careers advice and job seeking support appointments• Drop in CV Service (Daily12-1pm)• Careers workshops• Practice interviews• Employer presentations • LinkedIn surgeries• Careers Fairs • Support for international students• Support for self employment through Research and Innovation
Office (RIO)
Employment Advisers• 1-2-1 appointments in Faculty• Placement support in Faculty
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Any Questions?